Is Air Travel The Safest Mode of Transportation?

The world has been hit by one of the biggest crises in recent decades. Coronavirus has hit almost every country in the world and at present no one can predict any further developments. Commercial aviation is one of the industries that first felt huge losses due to this pandemic. In our previous text we wrote about expected losses, but the true summary will only be seen when the danger of the virus passes.

Nevertheless, we believe that the airline industry will recover relatively quickly as it has many times before. Air travel is certainly irreplaceable when it comes to the long haul. In addition, according to statistics, this is also the safest way to travel. The crash rates and the number of accident deaths are incomparably higher when it comes to car accidents.

The airline industry has been made greatly careful not to commit any errors, no matter how large or small. The technology used is in constant progression and sophistication. Planes contain turbulence detection programming that can predict the intensity, altitude, and movement of turbulence. A long time ago electronic controls have replaced outdated mechanical controls, which made the responsibility of a pilot to steer a plane very smoothly.

Some more stats and psychology

If all of this has not convinced you, here are the exact numbers that support the claim that air travel is one of the safest form of travel. You only have a 1 in 9,821 chance of dying from an air and space transport incident. Compared to drivers who have a 1 in 114 chance of dying in a motor vehicle crash, and a 1 in 654 chance of dying as a car occupant, you can definitely see the difference.

Another reason for fear has its source in psychology. We make a judgment based on what we can remember rather than complete data.Vivid, memorable images, such as plane crashes that are magnified by the news and TV and film industry stick in the public memory. Because of this, many people develop discomfort when it comes to flying. Traveling by air is still the safest means of transportation in the world.